Exploring metro line 11’s eastern extension | Fabric of Paris
Onze in a lifetime: a visit to the metro’s biggest extension in decades| fabricofparis.com
Onze in a lifetime: a visit to the metro’s biggest extension in decades| fabricofparis.com
The west laid plans: a visit to the much-delayed stations at Porte Maillot, La Défense and Nanterre| fabricofparis.com
When a colleague asked me recently to translate the French word rentrée, I struggled. It basically means “back-to-school”, but it’s much wider than that. In a country where three-week summer vacations are the norm, the beginning of September is about more than just school. Paris empties out in August, with many restaurants closing for a month or more. Doctors disappear. Politicians leave their posts. In September, it’s all over. This year’s rentrée was even more abrupt than usual....| Fabric of Paris
Back on track: how two of the Paris region's old railway lines became modern tramways| fabricofparis.com
Step back in time: historical guided tours in Paris| fabricofparis.com
Park the discussion: how Paris's streets are changing| fabricofparis.com
As is customary in January, Fabric of Paris is looking back at the previous year, and ahead to the year to come, to see what’s new in the world of transport. Last week, we reported on the new tramways of 2023, the major metro and RER extensions of 2024, and much else besides. But we only briefly touched on an important subject: how we pay for it all. Let’s clear up what can be quite a confusing subject, and talk about what’s changing. As in most cities, transport in the Paris region is ...| Fabric of Paris
Here at Fabric of Paris, January is an opportunity to look back at the past year’s transport developments and to get excited about what’s in store for the coming year. Last week, we looked at national and international rail services from Paris. But there are lots of interesting things happening in the local transport network. Let’s dive in. Tramways 2023 saw the opening of two brand-new tram lines in the Île-de-France region. T10 Line 10 opened in June. It’s a conventional tramway re...| Fabric of Paris
2024 is set to be a big year for Paris. It’s hosting the Olympic Games for the first time in a century – and becoming only the second global city to host them for a third time. It’s also this year that the Notre Dame will reopen, five and a half years after its roof and spire went up in flames. 2023 was no small year either, with Paris most notably hosting many of the key games of the men’s Rugby World Cup. A lot is happening here in the transport sphere, too. So as is customary at Fa...| Fabric of Paris
Last year, we began a new seasonal tradition: an annual Paris quiz, with one question for each of the city’s 20 arrondissements. Today, we continue that tradition. Like last year, I’ve gone low-tech, letting you calculate your own score. The answers are at the bottom of the page, but if you prefer to reveal the answer after each question, there are links to help you jump between the sections. I’ve left ample gaps so you can avoid spoilers. I don’t expect the quiz to be easy, but I do ...| Fabric of Paris
Not kidding around: taking the needs of young Parisians seriously| fabricofparis.com
